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From leadership and mentorship to grief and growth—Lisa shares hard-earned wisdom for women in funeral service and deathcare called to lead with head, heart, and grit.

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Proud to be featured in Southern Funeral Director this month on the value of mentoring. Mentorship has been one of the most powerful accelerators in my career—helping me grow, stretch, and lead with more confidence. If you’ve had a mentor (or been one), I’d love to hear what made the

A Personal Note as We Begin the Year

Last year, I became an author. That’s still strange for me to write. I didn’t set out thinking, One day I’ll publish a book. I didn’t grow up imagining my

Achieve Your 2025 Goals with SMART Strategies and Support

As we step into a new year, it’s the perfect time to focus on growth, both personally and professionally. At Your Funeral Coach, we’re here to guide and support you

The Balancing Act: Women’s Wellbeing in Funeral Service

All Blogs Women are changing the face of funeral service. They’re leading, innovating, and making a difference in this traditionally male-dominated field. But along with progress, many women in funeral

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A Personal Note as We Begin the Year

Last year, I became an author. That’s still strange for me to write. I didn’t set out thinking, One day I’ll publish a book. I didn’t grow up imagining my personal story in print, held in other people’s hands, discussed in rooms I’ve never entered. And yet, here I am. Writing Wake-Up Calls was one […]

Achieve Your 2025 Goals with SMART Strategies and Support

As we step into a new year, it’s the perfect time to focus on growth, both personally and professionally. At Your Funeral Coach, we’re here to guide and support you in achieving your goals for a fulfilling and impactful year ahead. Goal-setting is the foundation of success, and using the SMART criteria—Specific, Measurable, Action-Based, Realistic, […]

The Balancing Act: Women’s Wellbeing in Funeral Service

All Blogs Women are changing the face of funeral service. They’re leading, innovating, and making a difference in this traditionally male-dominated field. But along with progress, many women in funeral service face challenges that are unique and often overwhelming. A recent Gallup study revealed some troubling trends: Over half of working women in the U.S. […]

Finding Stability in Chaos: A Message to Women Leaders in Deathcare

As women in deathcare, we often carry the weight of many responsibilities—guiding families through profound grief, managing the demands of a business, and striving to be leaders in a historically male-dominated field. It’s no surprise that there are moments when life feels overwhelming. I’ve been there, and I know how challenging it can be to […]

Building a Culture of Gratitude

As we enter the season of giving thanks, it’s a great time to think about the importance of gratitude, not only in our personal lives but also in our workplaces. In the funeral service and deathcare profession, where compassion and support are at the heart of what we do, practicing gratitude can make a big […]

Why Employee Engagement Matters in Funeral Service and Deathcare

In today’s fast-paced work world, the idea of employee well-being is everywhere. Companies talk a lot about caring for their workers, but how many are really walking the walk? The article “Is Your Company Truly Caring, or Just Carewashing?” highlights a serious problem: some companies make big promises about caring for their employees but don’t […]

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Wake-Up Calls: A Journey of Learning to Lead and Succeed in the Funeral and Deathcare Profession

Lisa Baue recounts her transformative journey from a grieving daughter to a successful business owner in a male-dominated industry.
Through a series of pivotal “wake-up calls,” she learns invaluable lessons of the heart, the head and becoming a woman of courage and grit in grief, empathy, resilience, mentorship, and leadership, eventually turning her family’s modest funeral home into an industry-leading firm.